Sassafras Land

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Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War, the story follows Polly Tidd, a squatter's daughter who is kidnapped and adopted by a Lenape tribe after her brother's tragic death. Embracing her new identity as Mockwasaka, she marries Red Hawk and navigates the challenges of survival amidst drought, starvation, and the violence of Indian Wars. The narrative is enriched with Indian tales that provide both cultural depth and moments of relief amid the harrowing experiences faced by Polly and her adoptive family.